Where are the coolest hotel bars in Phoenix? Here we round up three hotel bars, perfect for people-watching and soaking up the ambiance during your visit to the Valley of the Sun.
Stunning views and cutting edge mixology make Jade Bar at the Sanctuary on Camelback one of the coolest hotel bars in the...

The dining room at the Compass Arizona Grill, located on the 24th floor of the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, offers 360 degree views of downtown Phoenix. Photo: Hyatt Regency Phoenix
Whether you would like to drink in an amazing desert sunset, watch the mountains turn dusky-pink in the evening, or enjoy...

Phoenix may be a long way from Ireland, but that doesn’t mean you have to go thirsty in the desert. Here are three great Irish pubs in the Valley of the Sun–the next best thing to hopping on a plane and landing in the Emerald Isle.
Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub. Owned by Seamus and Rosie...

With daytime temperatures in the 60s and 70s, Phoenix may not feel like a traditional winter wonderland. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have to go all winter without seeing snow. Here are four easy winter weekend getaways that will get you into the spirit of winter. Pack your sweater!
Payson,...

Even in the middle of the desert, a good bottle of wine is just around the corner. Phoenix wine bars offer everything from lively happy hour crowds to intimate hideaways for that special night out. Here we round up some of the best wine bars in Phoenix.
1. Postino Wine Cafe. This lively wine cafe is...

Love is in the air at these five Phoenix romantic restaurants, guaranteed to set the tone for a memorable night out with that special someone.
Cibo
Exposed brick, hardwood floors, stained glass, and a patio decked out in twinkling lights. The stage is set for romance at Cibo (pronounced “chee-boh,”...

Hungry? Thin wallet? That doesn’t have to be a disastrous combination–at least not with the number of local Phoenix eateries dishing out hot, delicious specialties. Get out of the fast-food drive thru lane and head to one of these five uniquely Phoenix destinations for some of the best cheap...

First time in Phoenix? Don’t miss these five museums. Even if you have called the Valley of the Sun home for years, chances are you may have overlooked one of these gems.
Phoenix Art Museum. This is the cultural heartbeat of central Phoenix. For more than 50 years, the Phoenix Art Museum has been the...

It’s Friday (or Saturday) night in the Valley of the Sun. Where do you go for a fabulous girl’s night out in Phoenix? Here are some picks for a fun, sexy night guaranteed to give you something to talk about come Sunday morning.
Talking Stick Resort and Casino. This swanky, 497-room luxury resort...